Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital and IMA Chandigarh Organise CME on Liver Transplantation, Advanced Liver Treatment and Medical Tourism
Chandigarh : Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (MGMC&H), Jaipur, in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Chandigarh, organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme in Chandigarh on Recent Advances in Liver Transplantation and Advanced Liver Surgery. The programme aimed to raise awareness about the advanced liver treatment, liver transplantation and surgical services available at the hospital, while promoting specialised healthcare for patients from different parts of India and abroad through medical tourism.
The programme was organised under the leadership of Dr. Vikas C. Swarnakar, Chairperson-cum-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST), Jaipur. Dr. M. L. Swarnakar, Emeritus Chairperson of MGUMST, attended the event as the Chief Guest. His vision, mission and guidance continue to inspire the institution’s commitment to medical education, specialised healthcare services, research, and accessible, patient-centred care.
Dr. Naimish N. Mehta, Chairman of the Centre for Digestive Sciences (CDS), MGUMST, Jaipur, and Professor and Head of the Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation Surgery, delivered a presentation on liver transplantation. He shared insights into the latest developments in the field and emphasised the importance of Continuing Medical Education in advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice.
The CME also served as a platform to showcase the hospital’s advanced, technology-enabled treatment facilities. These include liver transplantation and advanced liver surgery, robotic surgery using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, and precision radiotherapy through CyberKnife technology. The programme highlighted MGUMST’s specialised services for patients from different Indian states and international destinations. It also reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to strengthening medical tourism through clinical expertise, advanced technology and coordinated patient care.
Dr. Anil Kumar, President of IMA Chandigarh, and Dr. Nirmal Bhasin, Vice-President of IMA Chandigarh, attended the programme. Dr. Gulpreet Kaur, Honorary Secretary of IMA Chandigarh, could not attend the event. Dr. Suchet Sachdeva, Joint Secretary of IMA Chandigarh, delivered the vote of thanks. Representatives from PGIMER, ROTTO, the Punjab School Education Board, CITCO Chandigarh, EPFO Chandigarh, and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Punjab, along with other invited guests, were also invited to the programme.
The event began with the welcome of the dignitaries on the dais, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Sukant Kumar Das, Chief Operating Officer of MGUMST, Jaipur, delivered the welcome address. A ceremony related to the IMA newsletter was subsequently held. Dr. Naimish N. Mehta then conducted the session on liver transplantation, after which Chief Guest Dr. M. L. Swarnakar addressed the gathering. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Suchet Sachdeva.
The CME once again highlighted the importance of collaboration between healthcare institutions and the medical fraternity in advancing specialised liver treatment, increasing awareness about complex treatment options, and developing referral and professional networks to facilitate access to advanced healthcare for patients across different states and international borders.
